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Hawaii Occupational Therapy Definitions

These definitions have been modified for clarity.

Department

The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

Director

The Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

Foreign-Trained Person

A person who has completed an educational program or course of study in occupational therapy in an institution located outside the United States.

Occupational Therapist

A person who engages in the practice of occupational therapy in Hawaii.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

A person who engages in the practice of occupational therapy under the supervision of and in partnership with an OT.

Practice of Occupational Therapy

The practice of occupational therapy is the therapeutic use of everyday life activities with individuals or groups for the purpose of participation in roles and situations in home, school, workplace, community, and other settings.

Reference

H.R.S. § 457G-1

H.R.S. §457G-1.5


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Zachary Edgar JD, LLM is Therapy Comply's managing partner.  Zachary is a healthcare attorney who specializes in federal and state healthcare regulatory issues particularly for physical, occupational, and speech therapy practices.  

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